Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
For his fans...
I've had a few requests for some recent pics of his Highness.
(or more accurately, his shortness lol)
So here are a few random pics. He sure does grow a fuzzy, thick, plush winter coat. Here's Voodoo out in the back pasture, taken October 30, sporting his already thick winter hair:
What a nice, wintery looking picture... really though there is hardly any snow on the ground. Almost all of the "white" in this December 4th pic is hoar frost. It was still pretty mild out, I was wearing a fall jacket, no hat, no gloves.
A few short days later, December 7th, we moved the horses back to the corrals by the barn for winter feeding. The temps dropped quite a bit. I had finally broken out the winter coat, complete with hat and gloves. And the horses were all blanketed. Of course this guy thinks that whenever I'm out there its to dote on him! lol
(or more accurately, his shortness lol)
So here are a few random pics. He sure does grow a fuzzy, thick, plush winter coat. Here's Voodoo out in the back pasture, taken October 30, sporting his already thick winter hair:
What a nice, wintery looking picture... really though there is hardly any snow on the ground. Almost all of the "white" in this December 4th pic is hoar frost. It was still pretty mild out, I was wearing a fall jacket, no hat, no gloves.
A few short days later, December 7th, we moved the horses back to the corrals by the barn for winter feeding. The temps dropped quite a bit. I had finally broken out the winter coat, complete with hat and gloves. And the horses were all blanketed. Of course this guy thinks that whenever I'm out there its to dote on him! lol
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all the very best this year - Health & Happiness!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
*image is not mine, it was found on Google Images*
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Equine Humiliation: (almost) Wordless Wednesday
Sunday December 20, 2009... the day of horsey humiliation.
Isis, Kimfer's mare, "Get this o-f-f!"
Baron, Kimfer's gelding, "Please get this over with!"
Nope not Voodoo... Rainy, his much larger pasture mate.Strangely Kimfer's dad's horse was the only one who seemed to enjoy the hat...
"Look at me, I am wearing a hat! I look sooo good!"
Applejack "Mom, you've sunk to a new low. They already make fun of my colour, errr... colours"
Voodoo "If you're going to make me look like a clown I'm putting on snow 'lipstick'!"
Cessa "Only cuz I love ya mom, only cuz I love ya"Thursday, December 17, 2009
Must Read!!
I wandered over to Mrs Mom's and read a story that must be shared. Its not a nice, happy, warm holiday story. Instead its a story of abuse and neglect. A mare was attacked by a dog or group of dogs. Her wounds are pretty severe. And her owner, Amber, did nothing.
**warning, clicking the link to beautyequinerescue will result in graphic photos of the wounds, if you'd rather not see them but would like more info click the flyinghorse2 link**
Money is tight, tighter than usual for some this year. And its Christmas which makes it even harder to come up with extra cash. However if any of you out there can spare some to donate to help with this tough little mare's medical expenses please check out flyinghorse2 and beautyequinerescue
Some parting words for Amber... if you truly cared about your horse and took proper care of her you wouldn't have to leave statements on the rescue's guestbook about how much you miss her and hope to see her again. I sincerely hope that poor mare never has to lay eyes on you again! Also if your other animals are in as poor of condition as is being reported I hope that soon they are re-homed as well.
N-O-T-H-I-N-G!
Instead flyinghorse2 fought to have the horse removed and placed where it could be properly taken care of. Now "Ladybug" (who is almost surely going to have a new name to symbolize her new life) is in the hands of Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue. She is on the road to recovery, be it with one ear instead of two.**warning, clicking the link to beautyequinerescue will result in graphic photos of the wounds, if you'd rather not see them but would like more info click the flyinghorse2 link**
Money is tight, tighter than usual for some this year. And its Christmas which makes it even harder to come up with extra cash. However if any of you out there can spare some to donate to help with this tough little mare's medical expenses please check out flyinghorse2 and beautyequinerescue
Some parting words for Amber... if you truly cared about your horse and took proper care of her you wouldn't have to leave statements on the rescue's guestbook about how much you miss her and hope to see her again. I sincerely hope that poor mare never has to lay eyes on you again! Also if your other animals are in as poor of condition as is being reported I hope that soon they are re-homed as well.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The General Store
Continuing our tour down the wooden sidewalks of Boomtown we have now reached the General Store. And what a store! Truly 'one stop shopping' with goods of all kinds tucked into every nook and cranny.
What all can you see here? Oil lamps (plain and fancy), china, snow shoes, washboards, clocks...
kettles, candy sold by the piece (bet "penny candy" was actually worth a penny!) All kinds of grocery items - it was pretty neat to see brands that are still around today such as Blue Ribbon, Magic Baking Powder, Nabob and Maxwell House...
Oh look, the storekeeper and a friend are playing a friendly game of checkers. And yet more inventory! Potatoes, corn and other veggies, dolls, cheese, candlesticks, various implements that I really don't know what to call! Bolts of cloth, some "ready made" garments...
And to ring up your purchases there was this rather beautiful cash register
Although I have to say from the operator's side it looks a wee bit intimidating!
What all can you see here? Oil lamps (plain and fancy), china, snow shoes, washboards, clocks...
kettles, candy sold by the piece (bet "penny candy" was actually worth a penny!) All kinds of grocery items - it was pretty neat to see brands that are still around today such as Blue Ribbon, Magic Baking Powder, Nabob and Maxwell House...
Oh look, the storekeeper and a friend are playing a friendly game of checkers. And yet more inventory! Potatoes, corn and other veggies, dolls, cheese, candlesticks, various implements that I really don't know what to call! Bolts of cloth, some "ready made" garments...
And to ring up your purchases there was this rather beautiful cash register
Although I have to say from the operator's side it looks a wee bit intimidating!
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